PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for October, 2002: Re: Yasmin Questions

Re: Yasmin Questions

From: Carmela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:41:36 -0700 (PDT)

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What is Yasmin? What is it supposed to do? Thanks. Patty <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:Hi, PCOS has been miserable for me. However, I just marked off 14 months in a row for having normal menses from using Yasmin. I am a brunette with a fair complexion, so hair sticks out like a sore thumb. The excess hairs gradually went away, especially along the jawline and chin after about 4-5 months. It is very embarassing. And my hair on my head keeps falling out. I try to manage my hair in a gentler process. I haven't gained anymore weight, but I haven't lost any either, despite doing a 90 minute workout 4-5 days a weeks and eating right (for years!). I did have a great deal of nausea that lasted for 6-7 months. It was every day and I seriously wondered whether it was worth taking. But my health has balanced out enough that I will continue taking Yasmin, in fear of regressing again. Right after my second (and last) child was born, I agreed to try Norplant (two weeks before it's disasterous effects hit the airways). It only lasted 5 months because of the severe side effects. The first two years were hell! I was patted on the shoulder and handed antidepressants which did nothing. No menses for 20 months and debilitating chronic illnesses and a worn out immune system. Then Thyroiditis decided to pop in. Finally, I went to a GYN from my bible study and he verified PCOS with ultrasounds. He is the one of many that finally did something. He gave me Yasmin which worked immediately (I've been through plenty of BCP's over the prior 6 years). That was 10-2001. In 07-2002, he put me on Glucophage to speed up the process. I am tired a lot and have not experienced any of the wonderful effects that I've read about. I do plan to look into Predisone. Unfortunately, my GYN closed his office 09-30-2002 due to the economy. So I will have the dreaded search of finding another GYN that will listen and not patronize me.

Good Luck

At Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Genny wrote: >
>Hi-
>
>I have been on Yasmin since August. I was on Alesse before but had a lot of
>problems with breakthrough bleeding and acne. The acne is much better on
>the Yasmin and no breakthrough bleeding. I have also not gained any weight.
> My doctor says that most of her patients on Yasmin actually lost weight.
>
>My hair growth seems to have slowed down too. However, I haven't noticed
>any increased scalp hair growth. I am now taking Saw Palmetto and using
>Rogaine, which seems to be helping.
>
>Overall, I am much happier on the Yasmin. I think the Alesse was causing
>mood swings, which I haven't noticed with the Yasmin. Hard to tell now,
>since I was dealing with nasty people and situations while on Alesse ;)
>
>Hope this helps. Feel free to write to me if you have any questions at all.
>
>Genny
>
>>Well, my RE prescribed Yasmin a month or so ago, and I finally began
>>taking it just a few days ago. What has been anyone's experience with
>>it? My cousin is taking it, as she has PCOS too (ironically, I'm the one
>>who told her what the problem was! Not the doctor she had seen, and who
>>removed several large cysts from her overies as a teenager!) She's not
>>liking it very well, as she mentioned that her breasts are really sore
>>and she's been extremely nauseaus. Not something that I want....
>>
>>I am a little concerned about the possible weight gain/blood
>>pressure/insulin consequenses that can happen. Although the RE said
>>that those side effects are possible with ANY bcp. Has anyone been on
>>it for an extended period already, and had success in reduced hair
>>growth? That's my main desire, as I am having regular periods (since
>>starting the glucophage).
>>
>>Any info that you could give would be greatly appreciated!
>>
>>Thanks!

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